personality
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The Eldest Daughter Myth — And Why I Finally Let It Go
There’s an unspoken rule for eldest daughters in many Indian families: carry everything, expect nothing, and never put yourself first. I followed it for years.
Being Understanding Doesn’t Mean Being Taken for Granted
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be understanding. It’s a word I’ve heard all my life — often as a compliment.
The Eldest Daughter: Unpacking the Myth vs. Reality
For countless families around the world, the eldest daughter often holds a unique and often unspoken position. She’s frequently the “responsible one,” the “mini-parent,” and the perceived pillar of strength.
Setting Boundaries with Family and Others: Why It’s Essential and How to Do It
Setting boundaries is a vital skill that many people struggle to develop, especially when it comes to family or close relationships. Boundaries help define what is acceptable for us, preserving…
Embracing the Role of the Eldest Daughter
Be warned: Long post ahead… Growing up as the eldest daughter is more than a thing of pride, plus I was also the only child for 12.5yrs before my sister…
This Monday… Speak your mind
This Monday.. Know that it’s ok
Being mindful in life..
I’ve always been a curious observer—of people, patterns, energy, and the silent weight words can carry. But it was over a decade ago, in a moment that felt like a…
Procrastination & digging deeper..
[Source: The real reasons you procrastinate at work – Work Life by Atlassian] Are you guilty of procrastination? And getting yelled at by clients/family/friends for being tardy or incompetent.
This Monday… stay focussed~
This Monday. pause and reflect
Where are you in this?
Good things come to those who wait…
Good things do come to people who wait. Oh yes they do~ But good things also come to those who make things happen, who dont just sit and wait… 🙂…
This Monday… Learn to read people & keep only those matter!
This Monday… Hold your Head high
This Monday.. Celebrate life
What is the one thing you are celebrating today? It could something as silly as having the day off – no calls/mails to deal with 😀
This Monday… remembering people
Self-care- Put yourself first
Why is putting yourself so hard? Why is doing something for yourself difficult and not something that comes naturally to you? Is it because all your life you’ve been conditioned…
You are…
You are smart, but we don’t care for your opinions You are responsible, but we don’t give two hoots for your needs You are an anchor, but we don’t give…
Yes or No please..
Instance 1: Me: Have you had morning coffee? She: Well, I woke up at 4, brushed my teeth, but it was still dark out, so went back to bed.
Do what you want… or not..
Thanks to covid, being cooped up at home+ mind being in a world of its own, a lot of thinking and self-introspection has been happening.
This Monday.. Choose your friends..
This Monday… Look for the silver lining
Back in 5th or 6th std, our class teacher came up with this rule that every week one of us would take turns to write a proverb on the board…
Just listen…
Source – https://inspiring-possible.com/the-art-of-listening/ “The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as being heard…” This post is about just listening – don’t talk, don’t comment, don’t jump…
This Monday… Stop judging~
Speaking your mind
Source:https://awesomelifetips.com/speak-your-mind/ Do you speak your mind or hold your tongue? I belong to a family where speaking your mind is frowned upon, heck whoever is around you will either leave…
This Monday… Stay true to yourself
Read more on this – https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/ambigamy/201802/just-be-true-yourself-not-quite
I have changed
And once the storm is over you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, in fact, whether the storm is…
This Monday… be present..
Breathe in- Breathe out – do this for a few mins as you start the day. The world can wait.. Pay attention to your senses when eating/drinking/walking and enjoy the…
This Monday.. Be you.. Be Proud~
The way we are..
Agree? I have a few questions for you…. How are you doing today? What’s on your plate? Are there more than 10 items or under?
Saying NO and standing your ground…
The urge to say No is like that itch that won’t go away, we know it exists but we are unable to reach it to scratch it away.
This Monday… just remember this…
[Share] Live it up.. advice from an 80yr old man…
East Africa DestinationLike Page October 24, 2015 · #LifeLessons Advice from an 80 year old man. 1. Have a firm handshake. 2. Look people in the eye. 3.
This Monday… Forge ahead
This Monday…take care
This Monday.. move out
10 day blogging challenge – Day 10
And with today, the tag comes to an end. Cant believe 10 days are over already~! Hmm, the last one is “One confession”. Truth be told, I stared at this…
10 day blogging challenge – Day 9
Wow, what a bounty! They want me to share 2 smileys… Here goes- Am never a whiny cribby person, and no matter what goes on inside, you will always find…
10 day blogging challenge – Day 8
Am sure those who’ve been following my blog and this tag know more about me than they did in all the time I’ve known them.
10 day blogging challenge – Day 7
Love the fact the number of things decrease with each passing day!! I like whoever it is who came up with this tag.. Here is the 7th day’s tag- Four…
10 day blogging challenge – Day 6
Hmmm, there are things that have you thinking little more than usual. This is one such tag, everyday I have had to think think and pen down the post for…
This Monday.. Ignite the fire within
10 day blogging challenge – Day 5
One of my favorite songs from my childhood is the “10 green bottles hanging on the wall, if one green bottle was to accidentally fall, then 9 green bottles hanging…
10 day blogging challenge – Day 4
Phew, time sure flies. Today is the 1st day of the 3rd month of this new year- damn, where did Jan & Feb go? Sigh… Oh right, I am supposed…
10 day blogging challenge – Day 3
Oh this is a simple one, but then do I have eight items/things??? Jeez, that is one too many if you ask me!! Alright, let me give it a shot..
10 day blogging challenge – Day 2
Compared to today’s task yesterday’s was a piece of apple pie.. err, meant to say it was fairly easy!! Ok, let me give it a go and see if I…
10 day blogging challenge – Day 1
I am not a big fan of Tags and have managed to wiggle out of quite a few over the years. Today morning while reading a friend’s blog, I stumbled…
This Monday… thank you..
This Monday… be happy
This Monday.. hold the silence
This Monday.. Lead on
This Monday.. Hidden dreams.
This Monday…make a new start..
[Image courtesy:https://www.facebook.com/motivationalquoteshub] For the 1st time, am actually dedicating this to a friend who is going through a tough phase..!! Here’s to new beginnings..
This Monday… Speak the truth
[Image courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalquoteshub]
This Monday…….. Set Goals.
On this Teacher’s Day…
Our teachers taught us the alphabets They taught us rhymes They taught us cursive writing and then stories came alive But they forgot to teach us how to control what…
This Monday……… Break barriers
This Monday………….. be strong
This Monday… dont judge
This Monday………..LIVE
This Monday……….. choose wisely
This Monday……….. Stand out
This monday. believe in yourself
This Monday………. Shine bright
Hello 2013….
This Monday.. Create your road
This Monday………….Behave!
[Image courtesy- Inspirational, Motivational & Moral Stories For All]
This Monday…. take charge of your life
This Monday. Pay attention…
This monday…. please yourself
This Monday… be yourself…
This monday… find the light
This Monday.. stay true to yourself…
This Monday… Remember
This Monday… Learn from mistakes
This Monday… Deal with it…
This Monday… Stay strong….
This Monday…. Be patient…
This Monday……. Laugh a lot…..
Why do dogs leave the earth first
I read this on Facebook, and thought it was well worth sharing…. At my grandparents’ house, they’ve always had a dog- it could be a German Shepherd or a Boxer…
There she is
I have this friend, a friend with no name. She has been with me for as long as i can remember, probably from when i 1st saw the world.
Spaces.. boundaries
What does Space mean to you? I did go around asking a few people this question and here is what they said…. M: Shelf space, space on the table to…
This Monday…. understand
This monday… stop being taken for granted…
This Monday…… stop judging…
You Can sell by Shiv Khera
“If you think you can – you can ! If you think you can not – you can not ! And either way……..you are right !”
Salvador Dali says…
Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings. The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret.
Change is easy… Indeed!!
When i read about Indiblogger’s Change is easy contest, i knew i had to participate.. The contest was by Dell Inspiron… Alas, time just flew and i was running out…
I struggle 2
What started off as a single post, is now stretching to 2.. I Struggle -1 I struggle to say No to say ” Go to hell, i aint gonna do…
Books Books and more Books
Saw this tag on Monika’s blog, got tempted Saw this tag on Prateek’s blog and knew i had to do it…. And today, Vishesh has tagged me on his post……
Day 25 – Colours of Life
Was randomly browsing the net when i stumbled upon this website… Upon spending a few minutes i hit on a page that spoke about Colours and personalities… RED It shows…
Ties and Bonds
Gone are the days when all we relied on was the worn out blue paper that brought notes from our loved ones. Today we have the telephone – the landline…
Do you mind?
Couple of days back, had gone to an uncle’s house.. I wanted to go say hi to another uncle, who was in his room, on the 1st floor..
It was
one of those random moments where i was bored and took a blogthings quiz…. Must say the outcome is pretty interesting….. !! People Love That You’re Witty and Funny You’re…
Damn right i am…
You Are Dusk You are a naturally idealistic and creative person. You look forward to nights where everything is possible. You spend most of your energy on play.
This is me….
What philosophy do you follow? (v1.03) You scored as HedonismYour life is guided by the principles of Hedonism: You believe that pleasure is a great, or the greatest, good; and…